• We’re currently investigating an issue related to the forum theme and styling that is impacting page layout and visual formatting. The problem has been identified, and we are actively working on a resolution. There is no impact to user data or functionality, this is strictly a front-end display issue. We’ll post an update once the fix has been deployed. Thanks for your patience while we get this sorted.

Need help picking video card

T

tuki99

Member
I'm getting a new socket 370 mobo with AGP4X, and just read that I won't be able to use my NVidia Riva TNT2 Ultra, 'cuz it's only AGP 1X, and the voltages are way different.

If you can hold off on dissing me for buying a socket 370 board, can you recommend a video card that won't cost me an arm and a leg? I play games, (was playing Dungeon Siege when my system got toasted), Baldur's Gate, Icewind Dale (you get the picture). No Unreal, or anything like that. I don't have a DVD drive. I don't need TV in or out. Just a card comparable to my current board, but compatible with my new mobo.

Thanks for your help..........

 
I would go with a GeForce 3 Ti200 or Ati Radeon 8500LE. The 8500 LE with 128MB RAM is only about $100 so you can really get much of a better deal.
 
I see newegg carries a lot of OEM video cards, as well as retail.

Is there a big difference in the OEM boards vs. retail? In some cases, the price difference is substantial, i.e. Radeon 9000 Pro OEM = 89.00. Radeon 9000 Pro Retail = 129.00

And do I need to worry about whether there is a DVI to VGA adapter? I use a standard CRT monitor.
 
Usually the retail just have a better warrenty and support, but I'm not sure. And the 9000 comes with a standard CRT connection.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

TRENDING THREADS

Back
Top